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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.01, 4,050.86 and 1,058.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.01, 4,050.86 and 1,058.25 is: 1,586.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.01 : 4,050.86 = 1,058.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.01/4,050.86 = 1,058.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.01x = 4,050.86 × 1,058.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.01x = 4,286,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,817.30/2,702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.53

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